GRE Word List
EMETIC
an agent that induces vomiting
The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| onus | burden |
| adore | to worship or honor as a deity or as divine |
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| clip | encompass |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| insularity | characteristic of an isolated people |